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running out

VERB

fail, be exhausted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

depart exhaust expire finish go lose tire waste weaken

WEAK

be cleaned out be out of cease close come to a close dissipate dry up end give out have no more have none left peter out stop terminate waste away wear out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin commence invigorate keep maintain refresh save start stay

WEAK

get have succeed supply

Example Sentences

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This is when panic set in, and he threw on a T-shirt and sliders, running out of his house and across the road to the house which had been struck by lightning.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

The inventory cushion is shrinking rapidly, even if the world isn’t close to running out of oil.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

Best For Anyone looking for a permanent free solution for daily browsing and privacy, who doesn’t want to stress about running out of data.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

The original developer, Beijing-based Oceanwide Holdings, spent about $1.2 billion on the project before running out of money in 2019 and halting construction at about 60% completion.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

Just then, Ms. Zelda came running out onto the studio floor.

From "The Cinderella Ballet Mystery: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #4" by Carolyn Keene